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Early Childhood Ed and Early Childhood Special Ed Licensure Overview
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he goal of the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative – Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Educator (HEC – EC/ECSE) licensure programs is to increase the number of licensed educators in these fields. These programs are specifically designed to be accessible and affordable for educators who are currently employed on a full-time basis. Courses are provided on-site, through interactive television, online, or through a combination of all of these. In order to build a peer support system, these programs use a cohort model.
Features of HEC-EC/ECSE Tier 1 & 2 Programs
- Graduate level Lyndon State College courses
- Courses fulfill requirements to add an ECE or ECSE endorsement
- Licensure coursework lays the foundation for a Master’s Degree in education
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Courses of Study
The Vermont Higher Education Collaborative – Early Childhood & Early Special Educators (HEC-EC/ECSE) program is a multi-tiered set of programs leading to educator licensure.
Tier 1 Program – EC/ECSE Endorsement
- Designed for educators who currently possess or who are eligible for a Vermont educator license
- Programs include courses needed to fulfill licensure competencies enabling the educator to add an ECE (18 credits) or ECSE (21 credits) endorsement
- These EC/ECSE courses are graduate level courses
Tier 2 Program – EC/ECSE Initial License
- For educators who have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field
- EC/ECSE programs are 21-30 credits; the specific number of courses will be based on the individual’s professional and academic background
- Participants in the Tier 2 programs take the same courses as Tier 1; however in order for Tier 2 candidates to meet Vermont’s requirements for initial licensure, they must also complete a supervised student teaching experience and a licensure portfolio.
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Sequence of Courses and Course Descriptions
Early Childhood Educator Program:
- Advanced Child Development
- Curriculum Development I
- Investigations in PreK – Grade 3 Science and Social Studies
- Early Language and Literacy
- Explorations in PreK – Grade 3 Mathematics
- Teaching PreK – Grade 3 Language Arts
- Student Teaching
Early Childhood Special Educator Program:
- Advanced Child Development
- Curriculum Development I
- Introduction to I/ECSE
- Early Language and Literacy
- Assessment/Curriculum in ECSE
- Assessment/Curriculum in EI
- Collaboration with Families & Agencies
- Student Teaching
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Application and Admissions Requirements
Tier 1 requires that applicants possess or are eligible for a Vermont educator license.
Tier 2 applicants need to have a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or a related area and at least three years experience.
Contact the program Coordinator, Manuela Fonseca, at acoresfmm@gmail.com to request an application for the program.
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